Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam
Key Takeaway
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,390 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00439 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam?
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam?
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam is owned by Montgomery College - Rockville Campus (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam built?
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam?
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam?
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam last inspected?
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - SWM Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.